In 2025, TCR reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work.
Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding reviewers, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as a reviewer. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.
Kewalin Inthanon, Thammasat University, Thailand
Kewalin Inthanon
Kewalin Inthanon is an assistant professor in biotechnology at Thammasat University, Lampang Campus. She earned her Ph.D. in Biology from Chiang Mai University, where her research focused on stem cells and regenerative medicine. Since joining Thammasat University in 2016, her research has expanded to explore the effects of natural products and pharmaceuticals on cellular behavior. Specifically, she investigates how phytochemicals and environmental factors influence cellular responses, with a focus on oxidative stress and its links to various diseases. She integrates biotechnology and biochemistry with natural products and biomaterials to understand cellular mechanisms at a deeper level. By employing advanced human cell culture systems, she assesses the effects of bioactive compounds and/or stress environments on cellular activities, including signaling pathways and gene expression. Through this approach, she aims to uncover key biological mechanisms that could contribute to medical applications and therapeutic advancements. Learn more about her here.
In Dr. Inthanon’s opinion, peer review is essential because it ensures the reliability and credibility of scientific research. She thinks it serves as a crucial checkpoint, helping to filter out errors, biases, and inconsistencies before findings are shared with the scientific community. It is not just about maintaining standards—it is about strengthening the foundation of knowledge we all rely on. Through expert evaluation, research becomes more refined, meaningful, and trustworthy. Without peer review, scientific progress would be at risk of misinformation, making it harder to distinguish reliable findings from flawed ones. She sees it as a collective effort, where researchers help each other improve, ensuring that science continues to move forward with integrity and impact.
According to Dr. Inthanon, a destructive review is one that tears down a researcher’s work without offering meaningful guidance for improvement. Instead of providing thoughtful, constructive feedback, it may be overly harsh, vague, or dismissive. She regards this as not just unhelpful but also damaging to the scientific process—it discourages researchers, slows progress, and sometimes even feels personal rather than objective. A good review, even when critical, should be fair, specific, and aimed at strengthening the research rather than shutting it down. Science thrives on rigorous yet respectful dialogue, where critique is balanced with encouragement. Progress is not driven by criticism alone but by collaboration, support, and the shared goal of producing high-quality research.
“Peer reviewing, despite being anonymous and non-profitable, is a valuable process that I find both intellectually rewarding and essential for scientific progress. One of my main motivations is the opportunity to continuously expand my knowledge and stay updated on the latest scientific developments. Reviewing allows me to engage with cutting-edge research, keeping me informed about emerging trends, methodologies, and discoveries in my field. Beyond my area of specialization, peer review also exposes me to diverse perspectives and ideas that I might not encounter otherwise. This intellectual exchange helps me connect with new concepts, broadening my understanding and inspiring fresh approaches to my own research,” says Dr. Inthanon. “It challenges me to think critically, refine my analytical skills, and consider different angles that could enhance my scientific work. Science is a collective effort, and by providing constructive feedback, I hope to contribute to the beauty of well-crafted research—where knowledge is communicated effectively and advances the field in meaningful ways.”
(by Lareina Lim, Brad Li)
